Assistant Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Bucknell University is seeking certified Athletic Trainers to join its Department of Athletics and Recreation. This role, operating within the NCAA Division I framework, focuses on providing comprehensive care for student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall health care management. Key duties include administering medical policies, managing insurance procedures, conducting physical examinations, adhering to risk management protocols, and maintaining effective communication with student-athletes, coaches, parents, healthcare providers, and campus stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field
- BOC Certified for Athletic Trainers
- Must possess a State of Pennsylvania License or be State of Pennsylvania License eligible
- Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Completed the national certification exam & are eligible for state licensure
- 1-2 years collegiate athletics experience preferred
- Athletic training experience in an NCAA Division I program is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides healthcare for assigned athletic teams by attending practices and competitions, including team travel.
- Delivers injury and illness prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, and therapeutic treatment for student-athletes.
- Oversees rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries, assessing recovery and coordinating physician referrals as needed to support safe return to sport.
- Provides administrative support for student-athlete medical care, including insurance, medical records, follow-up care, supply ordering/stocking, scheduling, communications, and health and safety recommendations.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
- 10% employer contribution to retirement plan
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
- Tuition remission for themselves (full- and part-time faculty and staff)
- Tuition remission for spouse/spousal equivalent (full-time faculty and staff)
- Various tuition programs for children (full-time faculty and staff)
- Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
- A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
